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Philly DA Larry Krasner argues that the courts should step in to block his impeachment trial

PHILADELPHIA — Lawyers for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner urged Commonwealth Court judges Thursday to declare the ongoing impeachment drive against him legally baseless, saying the Republican-led effort in Harrisburg was a dangerous attempt to remove a locally elected Democrat over ideological disagreements — and not impeachable conduct.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 29, 2022

20-year church abuse probe ends with monsignor's quiet plea

The 20-year criminal investigation of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia has come to a quiet end with the misdemeanor plea of an aging cleric

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

He was locked up by a Philly homicide cop now in prison for misconduct. Is his conviction tainted?

Milique Wagner was exhausted and bleary-eyed after three days under the glare of fluorescent lights in the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit — but he says he still remembers the conversation with the detective, Philip Nordo, in vivid detail.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 20, 2022

Pa. Senate sets rules for Philly DA Larry Krasner's impeachment trial

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday approved two procedural measures needed to stage an impeachment trial for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, the latest step in an unprecedented effort to remove the city's prosecutor from office.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 30, 2022

Is possible impeachment of Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner a political power grab or a lawful check on policies?

On Tuesday, just weeks after Pennsylvania voters took control of the state House of Representatives away from Republicans for the first time in more than a decade, Speaker Bryan Cutler took to the main hallway of the Capitol and defiantly defended one of his leadership team's most controversial decisions: the…

Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022

Philly DA Larry Krasner and allies slam impeachment and removal effort: 'This is something you do for crimes'

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who was impeached last week by the Pennsylvania state House, denounced the charges against him as a Republican-led effort to disenfranchise city voters and said the push to remove him from office sets a dangerous precedent.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 22, 2022

Pennsylvania Republicans Impeached Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Now What?

If it comes down to a party-line vote, Republicans don't have enough seats in the state Senate to remove Krasner from office.

Reason · Nov 21, 2022

Republicans have learned nothing

Pennsylvania Republicans had a can of whoop-ass opened on them — so they're doubling down on dumb MAGA antics

Salon · Nov 18, 2022

Officer gets less than 2 years for killing unarmed Black man

A judge has sentenced a white Philadelphia police officer to 11½ to 23 months in prison in the 2017 fatal shooting of an unarmed Black motorist

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Pa. House committee approves articles of impeachment against Philly DA Larry Krasner

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania state House committee on Tuesday approved articles of impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, setting the stage for a vote in the full House, likely this week.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 15, 2022